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I am available for dog walking or pet sitting during the day until 2 p.m. and also in the evenings after 6 . I have had animals all my life. Dogs and cats. They are a huge part of my life . (I treat them like they are people) . My youngest child of 7 just left for college and I'm looking for something to occupy my time before...
5.0
(2)
Over 14 years of professional small & large animal care!
Equine care, farm sitting, positive reinforcement training, medication administering, small wound care, special needs pet/ senior pet experienced & more.
I look forward to working with dog breeds of all sizes and ages. I believe in positive reinforcement and will spoil...
Randi can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, boarding & more
5.0
"Randi is terrific. She took care of our dogs and horses. She was always on time never missed a day. The dogs love her and so do the horses you could see it plainly."
Care member
I have just started getting into dog walking and pet sitting.
Most of my experience is volunteering at the animal shelter, where I take the dog out to go potty, take them on a walk, play and run with them.
Casey can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I've always had cats growing up, and walked my neighbors dogs every day. I've also taken my previous employers dogs to the vets and day care as needed. I've given meds and cared for sick and injured dogs too.
Jacqueline can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
I'm so glad you found me! My name is Lisa. I love dogs and cats and have another profile here for housekeeping. I have been cleaning homes and caring for my clients beloved fur kids for over 10 years. To be honest, the pets really make my day, so I really look forward to helping out with walking their dogs more than I do...
Lisa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have been a pet care provider for the past few years, as well as a life-long dog owner myself. I have experience with the handling of multiple pets at once including both cats and dogs. Although I love all sorts of animals! I have taken dogs for walks, fed animals with special diets, dealt medication in different forms,...
Abigail can also help with: Pet sitting
Heather D.
Winchester, NH
$18-25/hr
Dog and cat lover! I would love to take care of or walk your precious pets as you're away at work or out of the house doing your thing.
Heather can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
James can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for overnights, daily check-ins, dog walking, and farm sitting! Experience with dogs, cats, small animals, avians/exotics, horses, and livestock. Send me a message for more information on my availability and additional references.
I can provide pet sitting in your home for those days that you need to work late...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Fantastic service, very professional and communicates well. She was able to handle a quite complicated set up without any problems and gave regular updates."
Scott S.
5.0
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I have over 10 years of experience working with animals of all types. This included reptiles and amphibians, and insects and arachnids. There isn't a pet I can't help with. If you need someone to walk your dog, check up on your cat while you're on vacation, or feed your Burmese python because you have to be out of town on their...
Tyler can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned a two rabbits, a dog and a cat for the past 5, 3 and 1 year, respectively. I have dog sat/cat sat and taken care of a variety of other animals since childhood, including guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas and fish. I love all animals and am happy to clean up after them, walk them, feed them, and spend time...
Lukas can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified pet trainer (CPDT-KA, CGC) and have experience as a veterinary technician and kennel manager. I provide pet sitting/daycare/walks/training in the comfort of your own home! I I have experience and love working with cats and dogs of various sizes, temperaments, and health conditions. Giving medications, nail...
Kaylyn can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, boarding, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kaylyn has been everything that I hoped she would be. She is polite, on time, conscientious, and very in-tune with our dog. We have a difficult pet, but she does not seem to be rattled by him at all. I highly recommend her."
Ann M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Alex, a 20-year-old student attending UMass for Mechanical Engineering. I have been a professional dog watcher for 6 years. I have experience providing medicine (insulin, eye drops, meds in food). I care for dogs big and small, young and old. What's different about me is that I also provide housekeeping services!!...
Alexandria can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Alexandria was AMAZING! One of our 3 dogs is a bit skittish and usually shy around new people and from the first time Alexandria came to the house to meet the dogs, he took to her immediately. So glad we found someone who cared so much for the dogs and went above...
Alyssa P.
5.0
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Who I am: My name is Shelley and I am a 58year-old energetic, happily married woman with two grown children. I have always lived in New Salem. I have two SUVS for inclement weather. I recently lost my job as a medical professional when my wonderful boss moved to Louisiana. What makes me special: I love all pets and all pets seem...
Shelley can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Shelley is the highly responsible, and reliable. Her smile, and enthusiasm is contagious. I couldn't have found a better individual to help my father get around town."
Linda A.
Sydney G.
Amherst, MA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've provided dog sitting for serveral years ever since my own dog past away. I provide boarding, sitting, and dog walking. I love taking care of dogs when I'm not lifeguarding.
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Hello, my name is Katherine, and I am a Sophomore in town at UMass Amherst. I am on a pre-vet track studying to be a veterinarian. I adore animals and have grown up alongside them all of my life. I recently purchased my own dog, who lives with me at my apartment off-campus. I have experience working for a dog walking/cat sitting...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, dog training, pet sitting
Marissa M.
Troy, NH
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I am experienced in pet sitting and walking. I currently have a 4-year-old English lab at home who is very active and loves walks.
Marissa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have had animals all my life and adore being around them. I am very comfortable around large dogs, or any dogs, and cats. I would love your animal as if it was my own and give it the very best care! I am willing to come to your home to play, walk, feed, pick up waste, or even just to spend some time with your pet.
Jessica L.
Swanzey, NH
$8-13/hr
I've grown up around guide dogs for the blind then i'm high school I was an intern at everything dog, walking and training dogs. I also have a dog and cat of my own.
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
I have 1 dog and a cat. I have always had pets in my life. I love pets and being around them. Willing to transport , groom and walk them.
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Northfield, MA
Randi M.
5.0
She was great with both my daughter and our dog!
- Care member
Julia L.
5.0
Fantastic service, very professional and communicates well. She was able to handle a quite complicated set up without any problems and gave regular updates.
- Scott S.
Kaylyn S.
5.0
Kaylyn has been everything that I hoped she would be. She is polite, on time, conscientious, and very in-tune with our dog. We have a difficult pet, but she does not seem to be rattled by him at all. I highly recommend her.
- Ann M.
Alexandria G.
5.0
Alexandria was an amazing dog sitter. She took care of our pups sent pictures every day kept the house tidy took the dogs for walks. She was amazing and we would totally book her in the future.
- Care member
Shelley S.
5.0
We hired Shelley to walk our difficult dog once a week so that he would be used to having someone else in his life for those times that we need to go away. He took to her immediately and looks forward to her visit. She will be house-sitting with our dog for a week while we leave the country, and I...
- Ann M.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Northfield, MA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Northfield, MA?
A local dog walker near you in Northfield, MA will cost you an average of $15.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of May 2024 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2024 to find dog walkers near me in Northfield, MA?
Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Northfield, MA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Northfield or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Northfield to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Northfield, MA worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Northfield, MA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Northfield, MA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Northfield, MA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Northfield, MA?
On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Northfield, MA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.